Chapter 650 Aid to Finland
During World War II, a large number of outstanding generals emerged in Germany, among which the most prominent were Manstein, Guderian, and Rommel.
And Loeb has been under the halo of these people.
Loeb joined the army in 1895 and served in the 4th Field Artillery Regiment. He then graduated from the Bavarian Military Academy in 1903 and participated in World War I.
In 1930, he was appointed commander of the Seventh Military Region and commander of the 7th Division and promoted to lieutenant general. After Xizel came to power, he was promoted to commander of the Second Army. In 1934, he was promoted to artillery general and became a famous defensive strategist in German war history.
According to historical explanations of this man, he was very opposed to war in his bones, especially the policy of abuse of Jews.
Now, under the leadership of Cialek, many Jews were also serving the empire. He had long since rectified the situation and forbidden unfair treatment to the Jews.
However, in the face of Loeb's idea of opposing the war, Cialek had long been prepared. For example, in these wars, Loeb was almost not sent to the front line, almost all in the rear.
Even in the war to invade France, Loeb only fired a few shots in the C-C-English Army in front of the Maginot Line.
He is not a core member of Cialick's leadership group.
At the same time, in the rebellion of the Junker officers' group that opposed Cialick led by Cialick, Loeb was the right team. He did not participate in the conspiracy against Cialick, and thus escaped the purge.
Loeb's sidelines made Cialis quite satisfied, so Cialis also appointed him a new task to help Finland!
Since Loeb has always insisted on justice in his heart and believes that Germany's attacks everywhere are invasion, then just give him some justice.
The Soviet invasion of Finland was absolutely unjust. Now, send him here to promote justice!
At the same time, everyone has his strengths. Almost all of them under Cialick are good at attacking, while Loeb is good at defense.
In 1934, Loeb drafted the basic plan for building the Western Front fortress and completed the draft the following year. In 1938, the army teaching model was officially promulgated. "Position Warfare and Battle Against the Yongbei City Building Position" and "Defense" both contain his defensive ideas.
He believed that the sacred mission of the field commander was to prevent enemy attacks and ensure national security; Germany's reorganization of arms should serve the defensive situation.
This is certainly inconsistent with Hitler's thoughts and is also the reason why he is not valued. However, now in Finland, he can just play his strengths.
Loeb got off the plane, and behind him was a blonde American pilot, Bruce.
When he came to England from the distant United States, Bruce was full of anger at Germany, and he wanted to become a soldier to defend Britain.
Unfortunately, the facts gave him a vivid moment. The British betrayed them when necessary, which made Bruce feel betrayal, and at the same time he firmly joined the German camp. He had repeatedly asked the plane to be launched into the air battle.
Unfortunately, for various reasons, Bruce's wishes were not realized. He was just left behind and formed a multinational flight team.
Yes, none of them were Germans, they were made up of pilots from other countries. They were eager to go to the battlefield and use combat to prove their loyalty to the empire.
And now, the opportunity has come.
They were not sent to fight against British and French fighters, but to Finland, and they would help Finland defend their sky in their private name!
Finally, the first battle is coming! As the leader of this team, Bruce is hopeful.
The two got off the plane, and in front of them was a Finn who had been waiting for a long time: "Everyone, please follow me. The President and the Commander-in-Chief are looking forward to your arrival."
The people who greeted them picked them up into a car, quickly drove to the city and stopped in front of the Presidential Palace.
There is no welcome ceremony, after all, it is a secret action. Now, there are not many countries that can help Finland.
Britain and France do not have the ability to help Finland, but Germany's help is crucial!
Even if there is news that the Germans and the Soviet Union secretly signed an agreement to sell Finland to the Soviet Union, the Finns will not believe it now. When they need it most, the Germans provided selfless help!
When Loeb brought Bruce into the conference room, he saw Finnish President Kayander and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, Marshal Mannahem.
Marshal Carl Gustav Emil Mannahem, also known as Baron, was also serious at this time.
"Welcome to the two." Mannaheim said: "Now, the Soviets are gathering forces, and the battle on the border will start at any time. Now, we urgently need more support. I wonder what kind of help our good friends can provide us?"
At this time, there is no need to exchange greetings.
"We will provide three hundred anti-tank guns, two hundred large-caliber field guns, more than two hundred tanks, and a large number of other weapons and ammunition." General Loeb said.
Suddenly, the Finnish president and commander-in-chief were extremely excited. What they needed most now was these equipment!
The Soviets gathered a large number of tanks, and they needed effective anti-tank weapons!
And what happened next made them even more excited.
"We can also provide a flying force, including pilots and aircraft, with about a hundred aircraft and crew coming to Finland."
More than one hundred! You know, there are only 114 planes in Finland now!
Although there are thousands of Soviets on the other side, their assistance is a drop in the bucket, but it is already quite good!
"Germany is our good friend!" President Kayander said happily: "We are very grateful for your support!"
"Also, if necessary, we will provide a mountain division." General Loeb continued: "However, for some reason, they are temporarily inconvenient to mobilize immediately, only in case of an emergency, and they need to fight in your uniform."
There is also a mountain master! Most of the terrain in Finland is mountainous, and mountain masters are the most suitable! Germany's help made Kayander extremely happy. Now, even if Germany requires Finland to form an alliance with Germany, Finland will agree unconditionally!
Chapter completed!